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Hiking around Le Touquet

A superb walk along the sea and in the city to discover all the charms of Le Touquet Paris-Plage.

A fairly long walk to discover all the facets of Le Touquet: the dunes, the beach, the forest, the town. You can easily shorten the walk by returning to the starting point. The discovery of the Canche estuary is still a must. Le Touquet is a very charming town, with all its old buildings dating from the Belle Époque. Do not hesitate to discover this seaside resort if you do not know it. The schedules of visit of the lighthouse of Le Touquet.

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Duration: 3 h.
Practical information

The downtown area

The walk begins in the heart of Le Touquet, a seaside resort renowned for its elegance and refinement. Prices here are often higher than in other resorts in the region, reflecting its chic and sought-after standing
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The coastal path

The coastal path is very well laid out, with this wooden footbridge
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Between the dunes and the forest

The path does not run directly alongside the sea; it winds between the forest and the dunes. Beautiful views of the treetops and the whole region.
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Sea view

We leave the path, cutting through the dunes to reach the sea.
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The beach

Huge beach at low tide. Magnificent sky.
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The Canche estuary

The Canche is a 90 km long river that flows into the English Channel. It is the most important river in the Pas-de-Calais.
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The observatory

From this observatory you can discover the whole of the Canche estuary. A little further on you'll find the inevitable World War II bunkers.
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Back to town

The route leaves the countryside to return to a more urban environment. As the photo shows le Touquet is a dynamic town where you can enjoy a wide range of sporting activities.
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The villas

Take a stroll and you'll see magnificent villas nestling in the heart of the greenery. Le Touquet is famous for its elegance and charm, this destination attracts visitors with its vast sandy beaches, unspoilt dunes and lively seafront promenade.
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Le Touquet lighthouse

The Canche lighthouse dates back to 1951. It is 57 metres high. You can visit it and climb the 274 steps (beware of opening times). At the top, you have a magnificent view of the whole of Le Touquet.
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Town Hall

The Town Hall is truly impressive with its Baroque architecture, and is a testament to Le Touquet's heyday. Indeed, during the Belle Époque, the town boasted the largest casino in France.
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The Sailing Center

This is where you can indulge in the pleasures of sailing in Le Touquet. You can remain sailing inside the estuary for a little protection.

Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron's house in Le Touquet

Villa Monéjan, located in Le Touquet, is the only property owned by the French presidential couple, Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron. It once belonged to the first lady's father.
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The Macron's villa

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